Steps Your Agency Can Take to Prevent and Reduce Suspense

• Answer the questions on this self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate your agency's current processes. Use forms, tools, sample processes, and other information to simplify and improve your processes.
• Monitor your agency's incoming suspense.
• Promote implementation of policies and procedures which optimize use of Livescan devices and manage compliance with Minnesota statutes.
• Form a suspense steering committee and work with other agencies to address fingerprint and data entry issues and refine processes for managing data integrity and consistency.
• Sign up for MNJIS Connection newsletter to receive quarterly tips for reducing suspense.
• Understand the criminal justice partner suspense prevention and resolution responsibilities.

Tools for Managing Suspense

Forms 

• Livescan Message Enhancement (LME) Agency Registration Form
• Fingerprint Request Forms
• Criminal History System Access Request Form